Tag archives: Saudi Arabia

Saudiization’s Other Side – the Labor Crackdowns

By guestauthor on December 21, 2013 Posted in Middle East

This article was written by Sr. Counsel Richard Tyner and Associate Paul Lockyer. Further to our recent article on Nitaqat, there is another aspect to Saudiization, namely to ensure that a company’s employees have valid Iqamas that comply with the laws relating to sponsorship. This is the “enforcement” side of Saudiization, which seeks to create employment … Continue reading

Wage Protection System – Saudi Arabia

By Helen Perrin on October 10, 2013 Posted in Middle East

The Wage Protection System (WPS) in Saudi Arabia became mandatory for all Saudi companies with over 3,000 employees on 1 September 2013 (Ministry starts the mandatory application of “Wage Protection Program” by the end of Shawwal). The objective of the WPS is to minimise any delay and issues in the payment of salaries. Under the … Continue reading